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Dharwad Schoolgirl Illness: 35 Fall Sick, Health Probe Underway
20 Jul
Summary
- 35 girl students fell ill with fever and leg pain.
- 28 students were discharged; seven remain hospitalized.
- Dengue, chikungunya tests negative; H1N1 results pending.
In a concerning incident, 35 girl students at the Kasturba Gandhi Residential School in Alnavar, Dharwad, developed symptoms of fever and leg pain. The outbreak occurred recently, leading to an immediate health response.
Health officials confirmed that 28 of the affected students have already been discharged after their condition improved. However, seven students are currently receiving care at the district hospital in Dharwad.
Authorities have collected blood samples to pinpoint the exact cause of the illness. Preliminary tests for common diseases like dengue and chikungunya have yielded negative results. Investigations are ongoing, with officials awaiting the results of H1N1 testing to determine the nature of the outbreak.
